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KV55 EGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 130,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 126,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,646 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 121,646 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,277 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 109,921 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 109,921 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bold both edges + deteriorated on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold inner edge + deteriorated on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bold both edges + deteriorated on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold inner edge + deteriorated on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to ware markers

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to ware markers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,477 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,477 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,342 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 58,342 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,762 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KV55 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV55 EGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV55 EGF registered?

KV55 EGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KV55 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 EGF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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